Festivals
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:
Angel Saltos interview, 2020-12-05
Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc027_01.wav
Abstract
Angel Saltos tells the story of how, as a recent young student immigrant from Ecuador, he landed his first professional job with ABL Associates, a D.C. public relations marketing firm. Saltos who studied public relations and marketing at American University was interested in the Hispanic Marketing arena. In the late 1980’s Hispanic marketing was a brand new field. Tensia Alvirez, President of ABL Associates, was known in the D.C. community for her public relations work with private and...
Dates:
2020-12-05
Arturo Griffiths interview, 2020-07-28
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc027_02.wav
Abstract
Arturo Griffiths tells the story of how he got involved as a Latino immigrant teenager in the very first D.C. Latino Festivals held in Adams Morgan. He tells the story of various presidents, many of whom were elected before he was elected President in 1987. Griffiths, together with his committee, organized the last D.C. Latino Festival to b e held in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. In 1989 Griffiths took the Festival “downtown” – to the grounds of the Washington Monument. He tells the story...
Dates:
2020-07-28
Black in Space Collection
Collection
Identifier: 218
Content Description
This collction includes born digital files from Black in Space: A Virtual Black Pride Experience that was held May 21 - 25, 2020. The inaugural journey was a five day virtual series of experiences that celebrated the diversity and resilience of Black LGBTQ+ communities through storytelling and technology.
Dates:
2020-05-21 - 2020-05-25
Carla Perlo Interview, 2020-05-19
File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc021
Scope and Contents
Founding Director Emerita of Dance Place Carla Perlo reflects on her life and leading Dance Place, the organizational host of DanceAfrica, DC. Perlo speaks about her professional trajectory and building one of the nation’s leading dance organizations with focus on how DanceAfrica, DC fits into the larger scope of Dance Place’s 40-year history as a dance presenter, school, and community arts center in Ward 5’s Brookland/Edgewood neighborhood. Perlo also speaks on her legacy in the dance...
Dates:
2020-05-19
Carlos Gonzalez interview, 2021-08-05
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Identifier: dcpl_dcohc036_01.wav
Abstract
Audio of interview with Carlos Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez discusses his early years growing up in New Holland, Pennsylvania after immigrating with his family from Colombia, his relocation to Washington, D.C. and unique exposure to the many varied cultures and histories of Latin American countries in the city, the story of how he became a member of the Organizing Committee for Fiesta D.C. in 1990 and the work he continues to do to help Latin American communities. Mr. Gonzalez reflects on the...
Dates:
2021-08-05
Deborah Riley interview, 2020-06-04
File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc021
Scope and Contents
Director Emerita of Dance Place Deborah Riley reflects on her life and leading Dance Place, the organizing host of DanceAfrica, DC. Riley talks about her career as a professional choreographer, performer, and teacher and how her love for dance fuels all she does. Riley describes the magic of DanceAfrica, DC and its importance to the community. Riley also discusses her legacy and what she hopes to see continue in the dance field post COVID-19 as Dance Place celebrates its 40-year history as a...
Dates:
2020-06-04
Denise Rollins interview, 2020-05-22
File
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc021
Scope and Contents
Denise Rollins, current Chair of the Board of Directors at Dance Place, reflects on her life and relationship to the DC African dance community. Rollins speaks about her professional trajectory that began in public policy, which led her to spend a number of years working for the African American Institute and eventually USAID. Rollins recalls the early years of Dance Place and DanceAfrica, DC and how each remains important to her life today as Dance Place celebrates its 40-year anniversary...
Dates:
2020-05-22
Faith Wheeler interview part 1, 2021-10-30
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Identifier: dcpl_220_003_01.wav
Abstract
In this interview, Faith Wheeler discusses how she came to live in DC and what attracted her to Takoma – specifically that it was a mostly Black, integrated, and friendly community where the neighbors looked out for one another. She talks about some of her longtime neighbors and the work of Neighbors, Inc., which she became involved with. She discusses her daughter’s schooling and the decision to send her to Sidwell Friends rather than Takoma Elementary School. She comments on her daughter’s...
Dates:
2021-10-30
Faith Wheeler interview part 2, 2021-10-30
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Identifier: dcpl_220_003_02.wav
Abstract
In this interview, Faith Wheeler discusses how she came to live in DC and what attracted her to Takoma – specifically that it was a mostly Black, integrated, and friendly community where the neighbors looked out for one another. She talks about some of her longtime neighbors and the work of Neighbors, Inc., which she became involved with. She discusses her daughter’s schooling and the decision to send her to Sidwell Friends rather than Takoma Elementary School. She comments on her daughter’s...
Dates:
2021-10-30
Jorge Lozano interview, 2022-01-25
Item
Identifier: dcpl_dcohc036_02.wav
Abstract
Audio of interview with Jorge Lozano. Mr. Lozano discusses immigrating from La Paz, Bolivia to Washington, D.C. in the early 1970s, going to school for engineering and beginning his career in the security-related industry, organizing the Panamerican Festival in Alexandria, Virginia in 1988, his participation in the DC Latino Festival in 1989-90, his reflections on the important role Festivals play in the Latino community, opening the only Bolivian arts and crafts store in the area and his...
Dates:
2022-01-25